What is Eddie Murphy's full name?
Edward Regan Murphy
Eddie Murphy nickname(s):
Ed, Murph
Eddie Murphy date of birth:
April 3, 1961
How old is Eddie Murphy?
65
Where was Eddie Murphy born?
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
How tall is Eddie Murphy?
5' 9" (175 cm)
Eddie Murphy body shape:
Average
What color are Eddie Murphy's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Eddie Murphy's hair?
Black
Is Eddie Murphy gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Eddie Murphy?
Christian
What is Eddie Murphy's ethnicity?
Black
What is Eddie Murphy nationality?
American
Where did Eddie Murphy go to school?
Roosevelt Junior-Senior High School Roosevelt, Long Island, New York, United States (1979)
Where did Eddie Murphy go to university?
Nassau Community College Of The State University Of New York, Garden City, Long Island, New York, United States (No Degree)
What is Eddie Murphy's occupation?
Comedian, Actor, Writer, Singer, Director, Musician
Eddie Murphy claim to fame:
Saturday Night Live (1980-1984), Beverly Hills Cop Series (1984-Present.)
What genre is Eddie Murphy's work?
Observational comedy, Musical comedy, Blue comedy, Black comedy, Political satire, Physical comedy, Dance Pop, Insult comedy, musical comedy, blue comedy, black comedy, political satire, physical comedy, dance Pop, insult comedy, dance-pop
Eddie Murphy agent:
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
Eddie Murphy commercials and brand endorsements:
TV commercial (Japan only): Toyota Celica GT-Four
Who is Eddie Murphy's father?
Charles Edward Murphy (Was A Transit Police Officer And An Amateur Actor And Comedian.)
Who is Eddie Murphy's mother?
Lillian (Was A Telephone Operator.)
Short Biography
Edward Regan "Eddie" Murphy (born April 3, 1961) is an American comedian, actor, voice actor, writer, singer, producer and director. Murphy was a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1980 to 1984. He has worked as a stand-up comedian and was ranked #10 on Comedy Central's list of the 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time.In films, Murphy has received Golden Globe Award nominations for his performances in 48 Hrs., the Beverly Hills Cop series, Trading Places, and The Nutty Professor. In 2007, he won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor and received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of soul singer James "Thunder" Early in Dreamgirls.Murphy's work as a voice actor in films includes Thurgood Stubbs in The PJs, Donkey in DreamWorks' Shrek series, and the Chinese dragon, Mushu, in Disney's Mulan. In some films, he plays multiple roles in addition to his main character, intended as a tribute to one of his idols, Peter Sellers, who played multiple roles in Dr. Strangelove and elsewhere. He has played multiple roles in Coming to America, Wes Craven's Vampire in Brooklyn, the Nutty Professor films (where he played the title role in two incarnations, plus his character's father, brother, mother, and grandmother), Bowfinger, The Adventures of Pluto Nash, Norbit, and Meet Dave.As of 2014, Murphy's films have grossed over $3.8 billion in the United States and Canada box office and $6.6 billion worldwide. In 2015, his films made him the 6th-highest grossing actor in the United States.Murphy was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.